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   bold

   /bəʊld/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous: "a bold attempt to solve the crisis" Similar daringintrepidcourageousbravevaliantfearlessunafraidundaunteddauntlessvalorousaudaciousadventurousdashingheroicgallantswashbucklingadventuresomedaredevilventuresomepluckyunflinchingspiritedconfidentpositivedecisiveassuredenterprisingrashrecklessbrashfoolhardyinformal:gutsyspunkyballsygamefeistyliterary:temerariousOpposite timidunadventurous
   • ▪ (of a person or their manner) so confident as to be impudent or presumptuous: dated "she tossed him a bold look" Similar brazenshamelessforwardbrashimpudentaudaciouscheekysaucycockypertimpertinentinsolentpresumptuousimmodestunabashedunreservedbarefacedunshrinkingdefiantbrass-neckedbold as brassinformal:brassysassyOpposite retiring
   • ▪ (especially of a child) naughty; badly behaved: Irish "I slapped him when he was bold"
   • ▪ erotic, risqué, or sexually provocative: Philippines "there is a market for bold movies and bold stars"
   • 2. (of a colour, design, or shape) having a strong, vivid, or clear appearance: "a coat with bold polka dots" Similar strikingvividbrightstrongeye-catchingconspicuousdistinctpronouncedprominentobviousoutstandingwell markedshowyflashygaudyluridgarishOpposite pale
   • ▪ of a kind of typeface having dark, heavy strokes, used especially for emphasis: "cross references are printed in bold type" Similar heavythickclearconspicuousdistinctpronouncedoutstandingOpposite lightroman

   noun

   • 1. a bold typeface or letter: "Shadow cabinet members listed in bold"

   Word Origin Old Englishbald, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch boud and to German bald ‘soon’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBOLD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BOLD definition: 1. not frightened of danger: 2. strong in colour or shape, and very noticeable to the eye: 3…. Learn more.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › boldBOLD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Bold definition: not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring. See examples of BOLD used in a sentence.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › boldBold Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BOLD is fearless before danger : intrepid. How to use bold in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBOLD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   strong in color or shape, and very noticeable to the eye: bold color They painted the kitchen in bold colors. in bold (type/print) printed in thick dark letters: This sentence is printed in bold. See more. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. bold adjective (NOT SHY) not shy, especially in a way that shows no respect:

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBOLD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   bold suggests impudence, shamelessness, and immodesty: a bold stare. brazen suggests the same, together with a defiant manner: a brazen liar. forward implies making oneself unduly prominent or bringing oneself to notice with too much assurance.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › boldBold - definition of bold by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Fearless and daring; courageous: a bold leader. b. Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring: a bold voyage to unknown lands. See Synonyms at brave. 2. Unduly forward and brazen; impudent: a bold, sassy child. 3.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › boldBold - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching. see more. adjective. clear and distinct. “ bold handwriting”. “a figure carved in bold relief”. “a bold design”. synonyms: conspicuous.